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Regulation Of Tissue Remodeling Through The Calreticulin Binding Domain Of Thrombospondin-1, Mariya Ts'ana Sweetwyne

All ETDs from UAB

Thrombospondin-1 (TSP1) is a multifunctional matricellular protein released by platelets in response to injury and secreted by cells under stress. TSP1 is cleaved into functional N- and C-terminal domain fragments, which have paradoxical actions with respect to angiogenesis, cell survival, and cell adhesion. Wound healing studies by others demonstrated that TSP1 knockout mice have delayed rates of wound closure, which was attributed to actions of the C-terminal domain. We wished to investigate the specific role of the N-terminal domain in tissue remodeling. Previously, we established that a sequence (aa 17-35) in the N-terminal domain of TSP1 induces focal adhesion disassembly, …

Calreticulin And Its Role In Collagen Regulation, Lauren Van Duyn

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Calreticulin (CRT), classically known for its chaperone functions in the endoplasmic reticulum and as a calcium regulator, also is found on the cell surface and in the extracellular matrix. It is involved in many cellular processes including signaling, adhesion, migration, apoptotic cell clearance, gene regulation, and production of a fibronectin matrix. CRT has been suggested to play a role in wound healing and fibrosis. Therefore, these studies investigated the role of CRT in collagen production, an important extracellular matrix molecule in wounding and fibrosis. We demonstrated that CRT regulates collagen through transcription, secretion, and processing. We also investigated the role …

Structural Basis For Thrombospondin-1 - Calreticulin Interactions Underlying Calreticulin - Induced Focal Adhesion Disassembly, Qi Yan

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No abstract provided.

Protective Art Of Indonesia Balinese Kris Holders From The Collection Of The Berman Museum Of World History, Cynthia Castillo

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No abstract provided.

A Detailed Look At The Familial, Social, And Clinical Contexts For Children After The Identification Of Maltreatment, Lindsay M. Duty

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

“Voyeurizing The Voyeurs”: An Analysis Of The Gaze Of The Nonhuman Other In Chris Marker's Film Sans Soleil, Michele Forman

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Levels Of 23 Cytokines In Nonstimulated And Stimulated Tears Of Normal Human Subjects, Kayla Snipes Vickers

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Developing A Traffic Signal Design Manual For Alabama, Andrew J. Sullivan

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Study Of Contraflow Operations For Hurricane Evacuation, Michael Magdy Rizk Shinouda

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No abstract provided.

Association Between Circulating Concentrations Of Micronutrients And Risk Of Being Diagnosed With Primary Lung Cancer Among Smokers, Nuzhat Rahman

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Perceptions Of Leadership Effectiveness In The Management Of Intergenerational Work-Values Conflict: An Antecedent Of Organizational Citizenship Behavior Of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Patricia G. Wright

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Studies reveal a progressive net decrease in the nursing profession across four generations, creating a shortage that poses a critical threat to the health care delivery system and to the health and safety of patients within that system. Research also suggests that generational cohorts reflect social change in attitudes toward work-life balance, organizational commitment, personal-professional relationships, autonomy, focus on career advancement, and actions that represent organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Previous research grounded in theoretical frameworks of organizational behavior, leadership, and social capital indicates that leadership support of workforce diversity and effectiveness in conflict management influence OCB. However, little research explores …

Survey Study Of The Relationship Between Parents' And Teachers' Perceptions Of What Constitutes Effective School -To -Home Communications, Jill L. Murphy

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Even though guidelines at a suburban elementary school in Georgia were in place for teachers regarding frequency and methods of parent communication, it was unclear if these methods were being used consistently and effectively. Research has shown that effective communication increases student achievement, but there is a lack of research examining communication preferences of teachers and parents. Therefore, this study evaluated current practices by comparing parents' and teachers' perceptions of what constitutes effective school-to-home communications. The researcher administered questionnaires to a random sample of teachers and parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to compare their perceptions of the …

A Comparison Of Lifestyle Intervention Sessions And Clinical Screening As Motivators In The South Dakota Wisewoman Program, Jacy Clarke

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

WISEWOMAN (WW) is a comprehensive program for medically underserved women in South Dakota (SD), aged 30 to 64, which aims to reduce morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases. Screening services include blood total cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose, and body mass index (BMI). Lifestyle intervention (LSI) sessions are also offered to address physical activity and nutrition. The purpose of this retrospective longitudinal study was to quantitatively examine whether the combination of LSI's and clinical screenings or clinical screenings alone lead to improvements in blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol, and/or BMI at rescreening 10 to14 months from initial screening. …

Three Ways Of Looking At A Health Law And Literature Class, Jennifer S. Bard, Thomas Wm. Mayo, Stacey A. Tovino

Faculty Journal Articles and Book Chapters

The authors of this Article participated in a panel at the American Society of Law, Ethics & Medicine Conference in 2008 that discussed the use of literary materials in law school to teach medical ethics (and related matters) in a law school setting. Each author comes at the topic from a different perspective based on his or her own experience and background. This Article and the panel on which it was based reflect views on how literature can play a valuable role in helping law students, as well as medical students, understand important legal and ethical issues and concepts in …

Estimated Economic Impacts Of The Buckman Direct Diversion Project: A Study For The Buckman Direct Diversion Board, Lee A. Reynis, Doleswar Bhandari

BBER Publications

Economic and fiscal impact analysis of the Buckman Direct Diversion Project, which will provide an additional water supply for the Santa Fe area by diverting and treating water from the Rio Grande River. The authors used an export-base method in a comparative static analysis.

Utility Driven Grid Scheduling Framework, Enis Afgan

All ETDs from UAB

The grid computing paradigm enables access to geographically and administratively distributed networked resources, and delivers functionality of those resources to individual users. Stemming from the core composition and aggregation of individual resources, the grid is primarily characterized by the heterogeneity it offers. Although such heterogeneity is often considered a feature, it also presents an obstacle in terms of application execution patterns and expectations (in terms of job runtime, resource utilization, and/or user Quality of Service (QoS)). Typical users have little or no knowledge about the concrete requirements their application imposes on such resources and thus have to stumble through a …

Expression Of Sox 11 During Tooth Formation, Reem Atout

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Cold Stone, White Lily, Anne Markham Bailey

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Taking Chances: The United States' Policy On Internet Gambling And Its International Implications, Yevgeniya Roysen

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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Satellite Transponders And Free Expression, Monroe E. Price

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Where's The Remote? The Importance Of The Location Of The Remote Control (And The One Who Uses It) In Determining Liability For Copyright Infringement For Remote Storage Dvrs, Cindy Abramson

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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The Transformation Of Originality In The Progressive-Era Debate Over Copyright In News, Robert Brauneis

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

No More Power To Imply: Gonzaga V. Doe And The Evisceration Of § 253(C) Of The Telecommunications Act, Josh Gajer

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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Patterns Of Differential Mrna And Protein Expression During Minus Lens Compensation And Recovery In Tree Shrew Sclera, Hong Gao

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During the juvenile period of human development, an emmetropization mechanism uses visual signals to precisely guide the axial length elongation rate of the eyes to the optical power to keep the images in sharp focus. However, almost a third of the U.S. population develops axial myopia, in which the eye is elongated relative to the focal plane. The aims of the study were to examine 27 genes and 6 proteins in tree shrew sclera for potential differential expression patterns during minus lens compensation and dur-ing recovery. The study hypothesized that, in response to hyperopia produced by a -5 D lens, …

Can Health Visitors Assist Clients To Optimise Health-Determining Aspects Of The Indoor Environment Through Provision Of Evidence-Informed Messages?, George Richardson

Other Faculty of Health Theses

The aim of the research was to investigate the acceptability and feasibility of health visitors working with their clients to assess health-determining aspects of their clients' home environments and to provide evidence-informed messages about the indoor environment. The research was conducted within a Soft Systems Methodology framework. Following a pilot study in 2003, a proof of concept, feasibility study was implemented (2004 to 2007) with a convenience sample of eight health visitors conducting 29 environmental assessments in clients' homes, using a dedicated, cost effective tool kit. The health visitors were trained to monitor and provide evidence-based messages on Indoor environmental …

Exploring The Provision Of High Dependency Care In Children's Wards, Margaret Jane Doman

Other Faculty of Health Theses

Aim The aim of this qualitative research study was to explore the provision of high dependency care in children's wards in SW England and to identify and evaluate individual and organisational factors influencing this care. Background Concerns about paediatric intensive care have been reported, leading to the implementation of many changes in practice. High dependency care, which is usually provided on children's wards, is included in the organisational framework for critical care, but has received far less attention. Definitions and recommendations lack clarity, which could lead to difficulties in determining the most appropriate environment, staffing and equipment for care provision. …

Striking Nafta Gold: Glamis Advances Investor-State Arbitration , Jordan C. Kahn

Fordham International Law Journal

On June 9, 2009, a controversial and longstanding North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA") arbitration was resolved in favor of the United States. Overviews of the dispute and NAFTA investor-state arbitrations are set forth in Parts I and II, respectively. Part III explains that the process employed was commendably transparent, especially in accommodating tribal interests, and should serve as a model for future proceedings. The award positively advances two international legal protections: regulatory takings and "fair and equitable treatment." Although the takings analysis described in Part IV confirms that NAFTA claimants have procedural advantages over domestic litigants, its pro-government framework …

Who Is Making International Tax Policy?: International Organizations As Power Players In A High Stakes World, Diane Ring

Fordham International Law Journal

This Article begins the process of mapping the inquiry into the role of international organizations in tax policy. It identifies four basic questions that must be addressed and specifies the more sophisticated inquiries that must then be undertaken. This Article commences the empirical examination through two case studies: one regarding inclusion of a mandatory arbitration clause in the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (“OECD”) Model Tax Convention on Income and Capital, and one regarding recent international efforts to curb “harmful” tax competition. Part I outlines the rising importance of international tax matters and the reasons that international organizations are …

What Is The Best And Most Special About Teaching Religious Education?, Chris B. Hackett

Education Papers and Journal Articles

If you have taught Religious Education in a Catholic secondary school, then you may have sat down at the end of the class or the school day and just wondered why you bothered. Before reading this article further, give yourself a few moments to reflect on this question:

“What for you is the best and most special about teaching Religious Education?”

How did you answer the question? Was your response negative or positive? Did you reach for the instant cynical remark, “When I finished teaching the class!” Or, did you imagine yourself taking great pride in accomplishing deeper understandings among …

Teacher Investment In Learner Identity, Jenelle Reeves

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications

From a sociocultural perspective, teacher identity is constructed in relation to others, including other teachers and students. Drawing on positioning theory and the concept of investment, this study analyzed the case of a secondary English teacher who negotiated his teacher identity in relation to English language learners (ELLs). Findings indicated that the teacher made an investment in ELLs’ identity by positioning them as like any other student. The desired return on the teacher’s investment was a strengthened self-positioning as a natural and highly competent teacher. The implications of teacher investment in learner identity for teacher practice, learner identity construction, and …